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Management’s Discussion and Analysis cont’dGROUP BUSINESS REVIEWOLEOCHEMICALS cont’dPan-Century GroupPan-Century Group operates one of the world’s largest single-location vertically integrated palm oil refinery and oleochemicalcomplexes. With an annual splitting capacity of approximately 350,000 MT for its fatty acids and 110,000 MT of soap noodles,the products it produces are closely similar to IOI Oleo products and the customer base is also global base.With its highly integrated production facilities and its given size, economies of scale can be achieved in greater scale, thus givingthe group a strategic cost advantage.Pan-Century Group has a successful track record with numerous awards and recognitions at national and international levels whichincludes business and quality excellence and energy environment and safety. Apart from the awards achieved, Pan-Century Groupis accredited with certifications on various areas like ISO 9002, ISO 14001, HACCP and KOSHER.SPECIALTY OILS AND FATS MANUFACTURINGThe specialty oils and fats business of the Group is carried out by Loders Croklaan which has manufacturing operations in theNetherlands, the United States, Malaysia, Egypt and Canada, and sales offices in eight other countries with sales to more than 60countries worldwide. It has one of the most developed specialty oils and fats technology base in the industry and has a corporatehistory tracing back to 1891, and is a global market leader in its field.At Loders Croklaan, we place great emphasis on the importance of constant quality control that is carried out to the sameconsistently high standards at every step of the supply chain. Quality checks are continuously carried out according to rigorousinternational guidelines. Standards such as GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are carefully followed and implemented allalong the way. Also, the highest standards apply to serve the needs of Kashruth and Islamic laws.47ANNUAL REPORT 2007IOI Corporation Berhad